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Diesell

I know of two 432s 1 x petrol, 1 x derv in Sussex that may come onto the market. I would have to get permission to pass on the owners details to you if you are interested.

mick

Short people and higher seats do not always work in landrovers. We have had this situation before and had to make wooden extensions to the peddels, so the driver could reach them.

Not a modification advided for driving on the road. He still answers to SL (short legs).

Mick

Good Morning

just back in UK; re-compo. cans of 1960ish period 3x margarine, 2 x oakmeal blocks, 1 x milk and up to date boil in the bag. any use to you?

regards mick

If you have more than one vehicle on UK roads, military and or civilian then it is wise to have cover that covers you, not the vehicle. The AA do a policy that covers you in any vehicle as driver or passenger, they also will do cover for a month which is ideal if you have a one off event. Be careful of the your vehicles weight in relation to centre of gravity as my Dingo was back loaded recently on an AA recovery truck. This made the centre of gravity of the Dingo much higher and every corner on the ten mile trip  felt like the whole rig might turn over.

The old AA policy was, if no current road fund licence was displayed on the vehicle to be recovered , then it would not be recovered. Not sure the policy now as the road fund disc has been with drawn.

This leads to other questions as some of our vehicles are becoming valuable and expensive to repair, Who is responsible for any damage occurred during recovery? If it is the recovery firm what is the maximum amount of compensation? Just a thought.

Happy Christmas it is just around the corner.

Mick

Also look at RM Routemaster buses, my bus RM1312 was original a Leyland engined bus. The Routemaster Association is a good place to look for spares info.

Mick

Re Ferret battery boxes.

What ever you do for the cover plugs stick to rubber as I found out by experience, when I had a battery explode. It is surprising how fast you can exit the vehicle via the front hatch in these situations, but your rear end makes a very good target for in cab missiles.

Mick 

You must have heard of the most succulent British Army compo tinned processed cheese. A must for any connoisseur of good food, by just mentioning its name will bring back memories to many a soldier of the good old compo.

I did have a few cans left in my barn and will dig them out next month when in the UK and let you know.

Cheers Mick

Location UK East Sussex

A few years ago I had a lorry load of M20's, we could not get rid of them quick enough, seen here at Bagshot scrambling.

When bike stopped going up the steep hills we grabbed a tree branch, lifted a leg and said good bye to the bike and got another one out of the Commer.

Pictures may be usefully for unit markings and index numbers, but just think how much at today's prices this lot would have been worth.

Regards Michael

Thanks for the plea of guilty Oily.

Any damage by a stollie in my Sussex fields, I will post an invoice for damage to you.

Cheers

Before you start including the Germans in shows in the UK,  just remember many of us non snowflakes who lived during the war are still above ground.

We still have our memories and opinions of that time, so just wait till we are gone before you dress up as Jerry's.

I for one will never forgive the enemy for trying to blast me out of my cot.

I am not allowed free speech these days, so I can not address my feelings properly on this subject.

If it helps you understand my position, I stopped going to shows who invited the opposition years ago.

In 2003 rebuilding a Dingo I used a firm called berniebolt@talk21.com. to make all the fixings that had to be cut out or re-made. Contact them and send a sample of your requirements.

I have just checked companies house and the company is still listed.

Bernard F Wade Ltd, PO Box 1865, Oxspring, Sheffield, S36 8BY  01226 370860

Every thing I sent was supplied or re-made in good quality at a fare price.

Cheers Michael

Try

www.jones-springs.co.uk  0121 5687575

Do a Google search for

Manx Aviation and Military Museum Isle of Man

If over for the TT or holiday it is free entry with lots of kit and displays, well worth a visit.

and a pen or pencil

I have a stock of new sa80 Land Rover rifle kits if required.

Richard

Yes your correct can I plead loss of memory, it the sun not the beer.

Michael

Hi.Spinner

When I cleared out all my  Bedford spare and sheets for MJ/MK  all went to a firm in Sussex. Vehicle Independent parts (Hastings)Ltd

014524 858314   e-mail truckpartsuk@aol.com  Graham Eaton Worldwide Bedford Truck Parts Sales.

Do you required the whole set or a few side sheets? I have a couple of side sheets left in Sussex UK, can check when over in a few weeks if that would help.

Michael

Mike

Has your vehicle been converted to negative earth and alternator? as all my vehicles of that period are positive earth with dynamos. Just a though that's been nagging me on this problem. My Dingo had the same problem in the middle of Normandy  in 2004, wired as made in 1942 with positive earth and that was a faulty original engine mounted coil. Half an hour to cool down and it worked again but had to be replaced in the end with like for like.

I had a similar problem when helping an owner in Norway with an OY half way up a mounting, but his spare coil had a REME label attached with big letters stating "faulty coil dated 1943".

Cheers Michael

Hi Mike

Richard has covered all the options. If it is a good correct 12volt coil on a 12 volt supply wired correctly it should not get hot, warm yes. Does your points burn out ? if so this would  suggest a high current through a faulty coil or the capacitor/condenser being US. Any external heat from the engine making the coil get hot?

Good luck

Michael

Ladies and Gentlemen. All the time you pay the W&P fees, the cost will go up. I am happ[y to show my vehicles, my entrance fee is looking after the said vehicle all year, presenting her in good condition, paying transport fees and my free labour whilst on site. Any show that requires me to pay for the privilege of supporting them can take a long walk off a short pier.

By the way do you know that a public footpath goes through the site, from just up the dual carriageway on the left, this can not be blocked and is free for walkers.

It is not green and has no wheels, but an unusual item in mint unused condition I found going through my kit today.

ARP Gas Mask wipes to give clear vision with the rear Brylcreem add priced at 1/- shilling, 2" x 1.5" size looks like a box of matches from the outside.

It may have been issued with my gas mask in 1943. "A.R.P Clear View" are the only names on the item, does anyone have more history on these items?

Regards Mick

Vehicle independent parts (Hastings) Ltd, World Wide Bedford Truck Parts Sales. 01424858314 Fax 01424858316

E-mail truckpartsuk@aol.com  Innovation Centre, Unit 19, Highfield Drive, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9UH

boss-man Graham Eaton

British Army Landrovers do not need reversing lights.  We not retreat.

Does anyone have a good use for an air field foam extinguisher,  needing some TLC. It would be a shame for the scrap-man to be the new owner. Items are at TN6 Sussex area.

As you can see my location is shown as the Isle of Man and I am in and out of the uk whilst I clear my barns of kit. Any interest contact me on tumbledown.farm@yahoo.com and we can arrange collection when I am in the uk.

Regards Mick

Eddy thank you  for the information.

May I return the favour with a few part numbers.

Damiel Dingo wheel station outter bearing and seal + fluid flywheel seal

Timken bearing  6211-2RS-C3

Outer hub seal 354 250 50 R23

Oil seal flywheel 200 125 37 R21

Supplied by Orbic Engineering Solutions 0208 684 8262 (Croydon Surrey) www.orbic.co.uk.

I have a few spare seals if anyone gets stuck. I have fitted the wheel bearing and seals just the flywheel to go.